The Institute updated — and upgraded — its comprehensive assessment of essential independent spending disclosure requirements that were in effect in the states as of April 2013. (Note: the Institute did not assess compliance or enforcement of these disclosure requirements.*)

States could receive a maximum of 100 points, using the scoring methodology below. (Partial credit was given when disclosure was required in only some instances.)

Does the state require reporting of independent expenditures (IEs)? [30 points]

Does the state require reporting of electioneering communications (ECs)? [30 points]

Does the state require reporting of the spender’s target? [10 points each for IEs and ECs]

Does the state require reporting of the spender’s position? [10 points each for IEs and ECs]